Woodstock W1761 Adjusting Alignment, Adjusting Bent Spreader/Riving Knife, Possible Tools Needed

Model W1761/W1762 (M-1/10, S7/10+)

Adjusting Alignment

The spreader/riving knife mounts to a block that can be repositioned to correctly align the spreader/riving knife to the blade. The mounting block adjusts by turning the set screws in each corner of the block. Figure 15 shows the set screws associated with controlling the mounting block position. Before proceeding, verify blade-miter slot parallelism, as specified in your original manual.

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Hex Wrench 2.5mm	1
Hex Wrench 3mm	1

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To adjust the spreader/riving knife position, do these steps:

1.DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!

2.Remove the table insert.

Figure 15. Set screws for adjusting

spreader/riving knife position.

3.Loosen the two button head cap screws on the mounting block, then adjust the set screws on the block to move it in the necessary direction (see "Mounting Block" inset in Figure 15).

4. Tighten the lock (see Figure 16), then re-install the table insert.

5.Follow Checking Alignment, Steps 1–4, on Page 8.

—If the spreader/riving knife is in the alignment zone, no additional steps are necessary.

—If the spreader/riving knife is still not in the align- ment zone, continue adjusting the set screws on the mounting block as necessary to correctly posi- tion the spreader/riving knife.

6.Tighten the two button head cap screws on the mounting block to secure the spreader/riving knife adjustment.

Adjusting Bent Spreader/Riving Knife

1.DISCONNECT SAW FROM POWER!

Lock Knob

Figure 16. Lock knob location.

2.Bend the spreader or riving knife by hand while installed, then follow Steps 1–4in Checking Alignment on Page 8 to determine if it is parallel with the blade and inside the "Alignment Zone."

—­If this does not work, remove it to straighten.

— If you cannot straighten it properly, replace it.

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